This Matcha Green Tea Latte with lemon and collagen protein is an excellent way to start the day! With creamy cashew milk, a touch of sweetener, this latte just may replace your coffee.
I’ve been a tea drinker all of my life.
For years my go-to drink (other than water) has been unsweetened black tea.
After hearing about the health benefits of green tea - including boosting metabolism, helping with weight loss, fighting free radicals and maybe even work to prevent cancer - I’ve become a little obsessed with it this year.
Recently I discovered Matcha Green Tea, and it has become my after workout drink in place of coffee. (I work out first thing in the morning.)
If you like the health benefits of green tea, you are going to LOVE Matcha. It is more nutrient dense than green tea because you are drinking the entire green tea leaf, not just the tea water. I once heard it explained that Matcha is to green tea as Kobe beef is to steak.
Both matcha and green tea come from the plant Camellia sinensis. The difference is that the matcha tea bushes are shielded from direct sunlight for a month before the leaves are harvested. Once harvested they are ground into a fine powder.
Matcha green tea is high in antioxidants, amino acids, and chlorophyll. (The shade growing is what helps to increase the amount of chlorophyll in the tea leaves.)
Matcha Green Tea l-theanine Content
L-theanine is the most prevalent amino acid in Matcha. It is important because it increases serotonin, dopamine, and GABA. L-theanine is known to have a calming effect on the brain. I love that it gives me focused energy without jitters. (It does contain caffeine if you happen to be sensitive.)
How Do You Make Matcha Green Tea?
The typical way to make Matcha green tea is to dissolve 1 teaspoon of matcha leaves in 2 ounces of warm water. Whisk and then serve or dilute and sweeten to taste.
Can Your Drink Matha Cold?
Yes, you can! I like to add it to my protein shake if I have it early in the day.
Is Matcha Green Tea a Fat Burner?
You might have heard that matcha green tea can help you lose weight. Numerous studies back this! Both green tea and Matcha green tea have been shown to support weight loss. Although nothing can outrun a bad diet, drinking this Matcha Green Tea Latte may help you loose weight.
Matcha Green Tea Latte
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened cashew milk
- ½ cup water
- 1 teaspoon matcha green tea powder (link to the brand I use)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh squeezed
- 2 teaspoons Swerve more or less to taste (or sweetener of choice)
- 2 tablespoons Collagen Protein Powder optional
Instructions
- n a small saucepan, heat the cashew milk to a simmer.
- In a separate sauce pan, bring water to a boil. Stir in matcha green tea powder and whisk until well combined.
- Transfer milk mixture and tea to a glass jar and add lemon juice, sweetener, and collagen protein powder. Blend with an immersion blender until frothy. Transfer to a cup and serve immediately.
Lisa Smith
Hi Wendy,
I love Matcha Green Tea Latte . Those are so much important in my life. Thanks a lot for sharing this amazing matcha green tea latte.
This is amazing really.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle
I would love to try that! I love Matcha green tea, and I love lattes. It makes perfect sense to me! Om nom nom.
Pam
This sounds like a yummy drink. I keep hearing about matcha green tea.
Marcie W.
I enjoy matcha and had no idea that it could assist with weight loss. I can not wait to try this delicious latte!
Theresa
Even though I am a huge tea lover, I have never tried matcha before. You really have me intrigued with its potential aid in weight loss. I am going to have to pick some up to try soon.
Carol Cassara
I've heard so many good things about matcha and it's a craze in Asia. They have it in cheesecakes, ice creams and other desserts. I can see why it's a top choice! It has so many benefits!
Toni | Boulder Locavore
Thanks so much for sharing this! I would love to try this matcha green tea! Sounds delicious!
AnnMarie John
I prefer tea over coffee as well and I've been drinking green tea for some time now, Matcha is a whole new story but it's a must try, it's packed with a lot of health benefits and it's really good for our body!
Rach Ferrucci
I love green tea but never made a latte with it. I brought back a ton of green and black tea from China and I'm almost out so need to look into Matcha because I like a GOOD tea!
Kelly Hutchinson
This sounds so good! And what a healthy way to get a start to your day!
Adrianne Betz
I'm obsessed with matcha right now. This sounds delicious and a great way to kick start the day.
Our Family World
I am more of a coffee drinker than a tea drinker. However, if we do go out for tea, Matcha green tea is the one I always have. It does not only taste delicious but the health benefits it gives you is tops!
Tracy @ Ascending Butterfly
Not a tea lover in any way, but thanks for the heads up about the caffeine, I had no idea that Matcha had caffeine in it. Even when I drink soda I try to drink the caffeine free version of it. I do 'green' drinks but mostly cold pressed juices.
Crystal
I've always been a coffee drinker, but I am growing to love and appreciate tea more and more. There are so many benefits to drinking tea. This latte sounds delightful, especially with the creaminess from the cashew milk.
Tessa Simpson
Just discovered matcha myself, and I am LOVING it!! I will definitely try your version too! I have linked back to this on my more recent post, Low Carb Protein Bars...want people to get more ideas for ways to use collagen!
Wendy Polisi
Thanks so much! I'll be sure to check out your recipe. I am always looking for ways to use collagen.